Diversity in STEM: What are You Doing About It? – Ep 046

Diversity in STEM

In this episode, I talk to Alexis Clark, P.E., M.ASCE, who you’re used to hearing from as our show’s co-host, but instead, in honor of International Women’s Day, Alexis talks to us about the nonprofit organization she works with to enhance the diversity of women in STEM. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions […]

Celebrating Black History Month with Kameelah S. Majied, PMP – Ep 240

Celebrating Black History Month with Kameelah S. Majied, PMP

In this episode, and in honor of recognizing Black History Month, I talk to Kameelah Samar Majied, PMP, Associate Director and Diversity Champion at Merck about Black women in engineering and STEM. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. […]

Shaping Our Future Generations by Becoming a STEM Author

  “If they don’t bring you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” ~ Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm There is value in encouraging children to learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). As an engineer for 16 years, I have always enjoyed mentoring and speaking to the youth, presenting “Engineering Is Fun!” […]

How to Support Women in Your Workplace

In the engineering industry, only 13% of professionals are women. Moreover, only 30% of women who earned a bachelor’s in engineering remain in the field for more than 20 years. Often, workplace culture, a lack of appreciation for their skills, and gender discrimination, in general, drive them away from the industry. This is a detriment to the […]

Focusing on People and Community Services as a Civil Engineer – Ep 133

Community Services

In episode 133 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk to civil engineer Miranda Patton, a business development director at MNS Engineers. We talk about growing the engineering workforce, women in leadership, community services, STEM education, and the future of public infrastructure in America.  Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Miranda: […]

How Can Women Succeed in a Male-Dominated STEM Workforce

Women make up half of the workforce, but when it comes to the positions at the top, we have a long way to go. Women need to pick their battles when it comes to dealing with coworker and employer demands for performing gender-specific labor.